Vulnerable Freckled Duck Breeding Program

BBQ and picnic areas

Bus tours catered for including bus parking available

Open 9am - 2pm and till 3pm for coffee and cake. Open for dinners 5.30pm to 8.30pm Thursday and Friday evenings starting December 11th.

The cafe is located upstairs in our visitors centre and is a great spot for lunch or coffee overlooking the beautiful ponds and an array of resident birds. Looking for somewhere 'out of the box' for your private function with great views, great food and service? For more information on our function packages contact Jenny on 4951 6466 or email spoonbillcafe@wetlands.org.au

An amazing way to discover our beautiful 45 hectare site, you will journey through varied terrain with lots to see & explore with a trained guide.

It is a unique, sustainable and environmentally friendly method of transport, emitting no harmful fumes and is virtually silent with a minimal impact to the surroundings and is most suitable for accessing areas with wildlife.

Tours run every Sunday 10am and 12:30pm and 2:30pm. We are now running midweek tours Monday to Thursday 10am and 2.30pm. Please check availability upon booking.

Discover your true nature - Volunteer today!!

The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a self-funded community organisation with full charity status. We rely on the generosity and great variety of skills volunteers can offer to keep our centre running. If you are interested in volunteering at the Hunter Wetlands Centre you can contact us to answer your enquiries via email volunteering@wetlands.org.au We are always keen to welcome new volunteers and run regular Volunteer Inductions which you can book in with us on (02) 4951 6466

Hunter to Harbour History Tourspresented by Nova Cruises, Hunter Wetlands Centre and Newcastle Museum. 10am Depart, Lee Wharf Pontoon, Honeysuckle, Nova Cruise. Experience Newcastle's first collaborative tour and take in it's harbour history with three of Newcastle's key attractions Click here for more information. Bookings through Nova Cruises 0400 381 787 or go to http://www.novacruises.com.au. Tours run the last Thursday of the month or group bookings by arrangement.

Spoonbill Cafe is open for dinner every Thursday and Friday evening through summer until the 27th March 2015. For bookings call 4951 6466

Summer Spotlight Prowls Available Thursday and Friday evenings from 11th December to 27th March 2015. Tour only: $15 adults, $45 family (2 adults + 2 children under 12yrs), $10 children under 12yrs. Family Dinner and Tour Packages available. *Min number of 6 required for spotlight tours to go ahead. Bookings essential 4951 6466.